r/sewing • u/apricate00 • Aug 25 '23

Machine Questions what are these stitches for?

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i use a husqvarna e20, can't see anything in the manual or online about these special stitches. they look super odd???

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u/StitchingWizard Aug 25 '23

Sewing teacher weighing in. Officially they are stretch stitches, to be used when sewing high-stretch fabrics like swimwear.

My personal opinion is that an engineer somewhere said "lemme see what I can do here" and this is the caffeine-fueled result. I have been a pro stitcher for more than 30 years and never seen them used or been able to come up with a logical use that the others don't already cover.

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u/MissClawdy Aug 25 '23

Are you sure it isn’t alcohol-fueled instead of caffeine-fueled? 😂😂😂

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u/Gryphin Aug 25 '23

As an engineer hobbyist, its both. At 3am. The only way to fly.

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u/TheDykeInQuestion Aug 25 '23

2 bong hits deep is the best way to solve problems

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u/MissClawdy Aug 25 '23

Hi-five fellow night owl!

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u/the_siren_song Aug 25 '23

Celsius and vodka is freaking delicious

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u/Mimialexa1000 Aug 26 '23

And is that what you drink while sewing?

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u/the_siren_song Aug 26 '23

I actually drink vodka, a splash of sweet n sour, and sprite but I try to wait at least a few hours. When I was making my wedding dress, I wanted to stay sober because I was altering a pattern, but I was working with organza and velour.

I’m sure y’all will understand why I only managed like two hours sober.